Police riding high after outback trek

A group of former and current police officers has just completed a mammoth 1,000 kilometre bike ride through outback Queensland.

The nine men arrived home in Charleville, south of Longreach, late last week, after days in the saddle riding a route known as the 'Natural Sciences Loop' taking in Quilpie, Thargomindah and Cunnamulla.

Spokesman Stephen Perkins says it was taxing on the body and mind but very satisfying to finish.

"A little bit over 1,000 kilometres in six days and the sense of achievement once you've finished is really good," he said.

"It's more of a group of mates getting together, having a good time.

"We all share a passion for cycling - I am sure that no-one has done this trip before."

He says it was at times a gruelling trip.

"My backside is quite rough right now - all of us have gone through a fair bit these last six days," he said.

"There were three stages there - three days in excess of 200 kilometres - and they really do challenge your body and tax your body and your mind.

"You really get to learn how powerful the mind is ... if you put your mind to it and you say, 'yes you can do this' - you are able to do a lot more than what you think you can."